The Minnesota Timberwolves have advanced to the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs after an impressive road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. The Lakers are now eliminated from the postseason,

The Los Angeles Lakers faced the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first round series, an elimination game for LeBron James and company. Los Angeles entered the game down 3-1 in the first-round series, attempting to extend the matchup. Game 5 was played in Los Angeles, giving the Lakers a leg up to push the series to another game.